Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 2021 review - better than a BMW X5M?

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This is the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, and Mat’s on hand to see if this almighty SUV has what it takes to go head-to-head with the BMW X5M!
Given it's an AMG performance SUV, there’s one thing we need to address first - the engine! Peer underneath the GLE’s big bonnet and you’ll find a 4-litre twin-turbo V8, with the ability to put down 612hp and an almighty 850Nm of torque! It also drives all four wheels thanks to a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, and it’s claimed to be able to hit 60mph in 3.8 seconds.
So in the performance stakes, the GLE 63 can clearly go toe-to-toe with the best of them! But that’s not all - it can easily couple as a more than capable family car, too! With a gigantic 630-litre boot, coupled with a whole load of room in the back, you certainly won’t be short for space once you step inside this new SUV.
There’s one small issue though… The starting price is £112,000!! So we have to ask - is it really worth it? There’s only one man who can tell you for sure… Join Mat for his latest in-depth review!
Mercedes-AMG E63 review - bit.ly/Mercedes-AMG-E63-Review...
BMW X5M review - bit.ly/BMW-X5M-Review-2021
Audi RSQ8 review - bit.ly/Audi-RSQ8-Review-2021
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Price
01:09 Exterior Design
02:44 Chassis
03:28 Twisty Road Driving
04:32 Interior
05:46 Engine
06:11 0-60mph
06:57 Brakes
07:48 Boot
08:23 Back Seats
08:48 Five Annoying Things
10:52 Five Cool Things
12:45 Town Driving
14:22 Motorway Driving
16:00 Verdict
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Oh yes please. But isn't the BMW X7 in this category?

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@@fansteboy7349 I think the X7 is more similar to the GLS

[@chiemekaa]

The X5M will take it followed by the GLE 63s, then the RSQ8.

[@nelsonthomas5743]

No it should be the GLC 63s coupe vs X6 M Competition vs Model X Plaid vs Urus

[@janb.1347]

X5M will take it but i think if the GLE would have launch control it could mix it with the X5M

[@johnstack9856]

"It's basically their familiy-freindly SUV...."... that costs £112,000.

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Families that live in Kensington.

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Rimac gave Mat a carbon fiber Stick of Truth, but yet Mat likes logs 😂

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I think this video was recorded before he got that vibrating carbon fiber stick 🤣

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@@RileyBanksWho not like any of us can afford that rimac.

[@Dagost99]

Matt when Rimac stops in 43m from 70mph: WOOOOOOOOOOOW Matt when heavier GLE stops in 44m from 70mph: "thats a fairly decent stopping distance"

[@MercSLRFan]

Nailed it

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All depends on who pay more In the past he got BMW issues 😂

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@@mohdalilafi6828you’re not to bright

[@Daveyboy_GolfR]

I can't find any fault with this vehicle. Interior is about as good as it gets. Best steering wheel in the game. Everything can be reached without going into the infotainment. The engine, the sound. It's marvelous

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[@mrackelito1]

Agreed, I also think its prob the best looking SUV out there at the moment. Seeing these on the road, even the normal ones, they look amazing!

[@Daveyboy_GolfR]

@@mrackelito1 now that we're in 2023 I'm still out massive fan of the GLE 63, but I also love the 500hp ripping stelvio Q4. But the GLE 63 is still more practical and probably the best purchase for the money

[@mrackelito1]

@@Daveyboy_GolfR i love the alfas too, but if it's my money, I wouldn't buy one, kinda throwing the money down the drain

[@Daveyboy_GolfR]

@@mrackelito1 yeah that's why I added that last sentence about for the money, the GLE is by far the way to go. Just love that alphas screaming italian V8. Not worth the long-term maintenance and reliability dollars tho

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I drove the 2021 GLE 63 S and it was lightning fast! And its 603 HP V8 biturbo engine doesn't disappoint! Great review Matt!

[@MIlos25Czfk]

I like the way this video was edited. Amazing job putting together the segments in a slightly different order than usual, making it a bit more dynamic and interesting to watch. Well done, guys!

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Great great videos

[@abdelos5953]

Finally Mat is making videos of amgs 😊

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Fr it's been way too much Porsche Audi and bmw😭

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AMG's what?

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Cock Piss amg’s poor grammar lmao

[@odubble]

He's actually made tons of vids on AMGs. I actually think this channel is bias towards AMG which is partly why I like it so much.

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Plz I beg plz do a glc 63s 2021 model review mat I trust you will

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I have applaud your channel for always placing a link where you point, unlike so many others that do not place the links. Always makes me wonder who is doing the editing on their videos.

[@chiwaicheung2777]

This was filmed at the Millbrook Proving Ground test facility in the UK. I used to work here, and it brings immense joy and nostalgia seeing such a pretty place again. Please do more at MBK! Shame you didn't use the offroad facilities, which are equally as fun. That said, nice video as always, Mat.

[@rampyrs]

loved it! waited for this review for so long!

[@keliandevalck7263]

3.6 sec in a car that big and heavy, that is really impressive :O

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AMG tings ~~ AMG just knows how to build such an amazing engine

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Finally been waiting for this review Thank you carwow

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Whenever you say “GLE”, I’m hearing “jelly”. I’ve made a PB and J to accompany the test drive.

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Even the captions say it too

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I mean, my stomach felt like jelly when I heard the price tag

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@@codeninja1823 All the new generation of cars coming out are crazy expensive.

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@@codeninja1823 not even shocked anymore seems like every luxury car is priced in the 100k+ almost like its a normal thing, but personally i feel like this is a better deal than paying like 3times that for a bentley

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Mat and Yianni drag race are the best..... I have seen many automobile journalist but mat is the funniest and the best

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Have you heard of Savagegeese?

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I actually prefer his car review rather than his drag race 🤣. because he is very detailed and willing to analyze the car thoroughly. And drag race is just all about straight line speed. but a good car should also corner well.

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@@owen1544 he isn't very detailed at all. He makes many mistakes. Savagegeese, Autogefühl, Atelierul de Detailing are a lot better than this channel.

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Should've used that special stick of truth you got from Rimac Mat😂😂

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Finally. Been waiting for this. Next, we need this vs X5M vs RSQ8 - drag

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Ich bin german and like watching your videos. I was waiting for the review of the gle63 and finally here it is. Well, at least its too late for me, because i picked up my gle63 yesterday :) Man, what a great car!! Greetings from bavaria (Germany)

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8:51 Mate Rimac is watching this in disappointment for not using his stick of truth

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I don't think he will never use it because of the vibration. Why did Rimac put a vibration on the stick???

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South African as well!

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I like how Mercedes improves their interior

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The latest ones look good but have lots of plastic in them and are poorly built compared to BMW and Audi's.

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@@neeljavia2965 even the new 2021 s class has plastic inside 😂

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Yeah😗

[@ardiniko1]

@@neeljavia2965 definitely especially BMW’s have raised the bar for quality even though I own a Mercedes I think lately they messed up the quality because too many sheep 🐑 are buying them including myself lol 😂

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@@ardiniko1 I don't think that Mercedes has reduced quality because of increased sales. It's because they have to do lots of investment elsewhere and so are trying to cut costs here.

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I am BMW fanboy but that front really looks beasty😍

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South african 😇🇿🇦🇿🇦

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Nice Detailed Review good job bro.

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Matt did a Doug Demuro, right at "thiiis" start!

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On a Mercedes when launching, you can add rpm with the right lipstick up to 4000 rpm, then 0-100 and 1/4 mile will travel even faster.

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Nice video mat❤️ Please review the porsche cayenne,it's really under the radar🙏

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You should review all the new revised jaguars, all much more up to date with beautiful interiors now

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Hey Mat, Can you please review the new Jagggss ? (please)

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0:44 that whistle 😌

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I just smile when seeing this car I love it

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Amazing review !

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I’ll never understand why we need stupidly big cars here in the uk when most of the roads are small narrow and filled with potholes

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Status bro people love to express their wealth

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U never know when u need to go offroading in ur local Tesco car park

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It's probaly for the 'Murican market. "Aaa gaad a Bigerrr onee."

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This isn't even the big one - that would be the GLS. This is only above average.

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Yes please! ...looks awesome

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Matt can you please do a video for the car with most impressive massage seats. I haven't come across it anywhere yet. Great GLE AMG review.

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Any plan for Audi Q4 e-torn review?

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It's coming soon 👀

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To respect the *Doug Demuro style* , don't say " -This is the new...- " but " *THIIIIIISSSS IS the new...* "

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I thought he said "pain killers are pretty limited on this car", not PAINT colors lmao

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I also heard pain killers😂😂

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As a native English speaker, used to hearing Midlands accents, I also heard "pain killers"

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Definetly

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Hey may review yanni’s Lamborghini

[@khanabdulrehman3907]

I like your review

[@jasonnewton7969]

Absolute awesome machine I’d still love a RSQ8

[@jj_cars99]

Never fool the carwow stick of truth, Mercedes. We told ya.

[@user-yw8yx7fh7t]

Seriously Mercedes gotta stop doing this. Who thinks this sh*t is actually good?

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Yup. It's like a lie detector for some of the most atrocious car design trends out there.

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@@user-yw8yx7fh7t Exactly

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@@RDSyafriyar Yup

[@dalaanibombina8822]

Still not sure if I want to upgrade my GLC to this. Thinking of getting another coupe, but the fact that you can get this with a beige interior makes it more desirable even if it’s not as pretty as the coupe.

[@MKRM27]

Oh.

[@jellam]

So you watch Mats reviews because you really think about buying the car? 😂

[@Bertha076]

I don't know If I want 2 of these or just a Cullinan.

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Beige…………

[@godskrilla4270]

Love these

[@carvenclabau2431]

a comparison between the onboard standing quarter mile time and the specialist timing gear quarter " " would be a nice addition to the video. A superb video none the less :p

[@smhhellcat7900]

I just purchased an X5m comp(my first BMW). Crossed shopped all the major players, for many reasons I went with the X5. Based on looks alone the X5m looks way more aggressive/meaner and just way more badass!! And the performance is better :)

[@irGuilty]

You made the right choice mate

[@mr.t7274]

Mat why didnt u review the AMG at "Carwow AMG review zone" (the wooden fence near a railway track) XD

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Lmao my thoughts. He did it with the GLB amg

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Last video had a Dog too

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Best channel on KZbin

[@pauldark3044]

Love the interior on this car that's why I have one

[@dxbmick]

I thought Matt said "The new Mercedes AMG Jelly 63"

[@Arab-nazi]

I just love this car .. my best and better Suv of all🔥

[@thatobogatsu7402]

Finally, he reviews the GLE 63s 👏

[@dononahzio3775]

Nigerians be driving GLE 63s Coupe like it's water in Nigeria🇳🇬. Matt still love u man. Started watching you since 2011, when I was in the UK. Now back home

[@autochap4745]

THIS should be patented for Doug DeMuro

[@alexalexander1]

The speedo was showing 76 mph when he hit the brakes. Based on that the 44m result looks a bit better.

[@unlimited9789]

Pretty sure the timing gear knows his speed so it doesn’t keep track of the distance until he decelerates to 70mph

[@abdulrahim52]

I personally think that was really good since the 2 million remac did it in 43.

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

Beautiful design looks very agressive nice interior 😎

[@No-gy4ix]

Wonderfulll caaar👍👍 Im bmw fan but this model of Mercedes is very good🔥

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Let's take a moment to appreciate how nicely Mat is always dressed

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🔥🔥🔥

[@davidadams5416]

I’ve just ordered the 5.5litre version 👍🏻 Test drived it and it is some machine .

[@irGuilty]

How are you finding it mate, I was thinking the x5m is much more aggressive especially for manband well built

[@1LE_Ciko]

Absolutely love this model

[@yusufkacchi9012]

15:15 I am mad with the editor who missed to put “nice” somewhere on the screen there

[@sabiha_.]

For what?!

[@ntsakomukansi4997]

I literally come to this channel just to check on how Matt is doing

[@backdoorbursta2866]

Why?

[@carswith-k]

Never been this early, also I've been waiting for the review👍

[@smack9299]

I've got the previous w166 gle 63s with the 5.5ltr lump and absolutely love it. That engine is what it's all about 😍. I'd wait 3 years and pay half of it's list price 👍

[@mrkruger5108]

They sound amazing

[@devidodge]

The one thing the last version had over the current one is the exhaust sound. Phenomenal.

[@Porsche1995]

Mercedes are nice but the amount of attention the Cayenne doesn’t get is astonishing.

[@nobody....168]

People buy Mercedes because they want to save money from buying a Porsche.

[@jenperez-hernandez2492]

Cayenne its way better

[@karstenpedersen7749]

The best selling Porsche isn't getting attention?

[@Porsche1995]

@@karstenpedersen7749 it's getting attention but usually when I see these Reviews of Porsche competitors like X5M, RSQ8, Bentayga, Mercedes AMG, SUVs they also mention those cars as competition but usually not the Cayenne. Maybe I'm being bias cause Porsche is my favorite brand idk.

[@ardiniko1]

@@nobody....168 Tbh Porsche is a great car but with Cayenne idk mate I never liked them I’d get Rsq8 or X5M C. Better looking big time and still crazy fast 💨

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

GLE63s over X5M for the engine. The 4.0 biturbo V8 destroys the 4.4 liter M engine. More reliable, sounds better, less lag, and it’s handcrafted!

[@mak252]

Go cry, the 4.4 desteoys your 4.0 in performance much more. Watch so many drag race where the 4.4 wins, so let talk the facts

[@xiDaban78]

Then why does the M5 destroy the E63s with the same engine??? From a standstill and from a running start...the X5/6 Ms also smokes the GLE63s? So where's the lag???

[@snakeeyes9246]

I wouldn't buy the SUV, but I certainly would choose an S63 or E63s with the biturbo V8.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

@@mak252 in the real world there’s a negligible difference in performance. And let’s be realistic AMG has the best V8s. M has their fantastic 6 cylinders.

[@ardiniko1]

@@doggedlydetermined7022 yeah the V8s on Mercedes are amazing, but nothing better than BMW even though I own Mercedes Gle Coupe Amg 63s, BMW’s lately are so good I swear I’m shocked after driving the X6M C

[@vindevhunta4905]

Awesome...a very very tough choice for me between this and the bmw x5m....

[@pebblecups]

AMG "Jelly" 63 So are all the 63s going to be updated to have a mild-hybrid system. Is this the electric turbo of the 53 as-well-as the small (22hp?) booster motor? Or does it depend on which gearbox is fitted?

[@robbieyoung690]

Don't love the exterior but everything else is good. Mercedes should rethink the model shape.

[@superflea72]

those 22" wheels look like 15's on that car! its is nice machine, but I'd take the X5M personally. ☺

[@thepp.phongparnichiii3434]

one man, one engine ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@randomcanadian6890]

Hello from Canada!

[@thabangsmallest8199]

0-60 in just 3.6s thats impressive, the GLE coupe might be faster than that

[@bigbigbruh2557]

Bruh its the same exact car why would it be wuicker

[@thabangsmallest8199]

@@bigbigbruh2557 Because the GLC63s coupe is faster than the GLC63s SUV. So with that i think it applies to all.

[@JTM610]

@@bigbigbruh2557 better aerodynamics? It would be marginally better

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Everyone knows that any car in a coupe-ish shape or with stripes on it goes faster lol Same car just less comfortable and less practical. And looking like a fat bug

[@zicars125]

GLE coupe it’s slightly slower

[@lars.v9113]

Rip Audi’s and mercedes’ sound 😪

[@sapnupuas7271]

and Bmw's

[@Porsche1995]

New Cayenne GTS is the business

[@kingofbaghdad8244]

Aftermarket exhaust on all new cars are a must now

[@ghassanmohsen3351]

To rev it fully put it in drive go 5km/h and then put it neutral and rev it!

[@nuno22gp]

Summer in the UK - 22deg, out come the jean-shorts. :) Get a tan Mr. Watson!

[@rami30]

Mazda now make better looking taillights than Mercedes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nelsonthomas5743]

Yeah Mercedes has been screwing up with taillights in the latest versions of many of their cars

[@Shift4g]

@@nelsonthomas5743 The amount of these I see on the road compared to prior Merc SUVs disagrees with that statement

[@ardiniko1]

@@nelsonthomas5743 I agree Mercedes ruined it in design

[@ardiniko1]

@@Shift4g that means nothing mate, people (fans/obsessed &Blind) will buy Mercedeses whatever they do. I own the 2016 Mercedes Gle Coupe Amg 63s and is the most unreliable car I’ve had for ages but I still buy them because of the name lol 😂

[@eventusvantos8586]

You're bIind

[@emjay...]

Make a LAMBORGHINI URUS review Ur the only good reviewer who hasn't Everyone who agrees let's let MAT know

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The pop out banner is back!!

[@justinjoshy5058]

9:18 Calling out Autocar like that. Mat is just so offhand and I love it XD